Why You Need a Daytime Retinol Now

The latest crop of retinol products don't fight wrinkles and discoloration while you sleep -- they do it during the day. Find out how to use retinol, and why you should

When to skip retinols While we've been going on and on about the magic of retinols, we're bummed to say that it's not for everyone. Most doctors tell pregnant women to avoid products with retinol because high levels of vitamin A have been linked to birth defects. (There’s no research proving that vitamin A-derivatives in skin care products are dangerous, but doctors always want to be extra careful if you’re with child.) Woolery-Lloyd suggests that patients with rosacea or eczema also steer clear of retinols. "If your skin is red and irritated to begin with, you don't want to use an ingredient that may make it worse," she says.

I use Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair eyecream. I think it has made a difference, but it does not have enough moisturizer in it at all. The skin underneath where I apply the cream looks terrible- really, really lined. (I'm 49.)

You CAN'T use retinol during the day. Retinol replaces old skin cells, leaving your face vulnerable to an attack on the new cells, even with sunscreen protection, which can even make the situation worse. Please don't use retinol during the day. Use it at night, as prescribed by dermatologists!